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City makes a splash for World Drowning Prevention Day

August 12th, 2025 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has recently marked World Drowning Prevention Day with a renewed commitment to water safety, announcing the return of its free swimming lessons and discounted pool entry for residents this summer.

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The realities of community health amid a city petty crime “epidemic”

July 23rd, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Every day, Cohealth’s outreach team supports the city’s most vulnerable. They walk Melbourne’s streets and laneways to check on the welfare of people sleeping rough.

Laneway installation urges Victorians to Look Up to the Future of vocational learning

July 22nd, 2025 - Sean Car

A new installation hanging above one of Melbourne’s most iconic laneways is putting the future of education front and centre – and overhead.

Discover Melbourne’s hidden stories at Open House Melbourne Weekend

July 22nd, 2025 - Alexandra Randall

This weekend, Open House Melbourne returns under the theme “Stories of the City”, giving locals rare access to fascinating buildings, new projects, and private homes usually closed to the public.

Council bolsters security presence but consultation concerns raised

June 25th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne will invest $2 million to expand its security presence in the CBD, despite failing to consult leading community health organisations during a security guard trial that informed the council’s approach to public safety.

Restoring Melbourne as the most liveable city in the world

June 25th, 2025 - Brad Battin

A jewel in the crown – a title once afforded to the world’s most liveable city. Melbourne had broken its own record and was the first city ever to win the title for seven consecutive years.

African Festival Melbourne returned to Queen Victoria Market

June 25th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Melbourne came alive for African Festival Melbourne 2025, which lit up Queen Victoria Market with an electrifying celebration of African music, food, dance and community.

“Taste the Difference” dinner brings Melbourne together for Refugee Week

June 23rd, 2025 - Sean Car

A celebration of flavour, resilience and community spirit took centre stage at the Melbourne Multicultural Hub on June 18, as AMES Australia hosted its annual “Taste the Difference” dinner in honour of Refugee Week 2025.

The Million Dollar Podcast interviews Sandeep Pandit

May 28th, 2025 - CBD News

Sandeep Pandit isn’t just a name known from MasterChef Australia – he’s a powerful voice of resilience, authenticity, and deep-rooted culinary heritage. From surviving conflict in Kashmir to becoming a proud entrepreneur in Australia, Sandeep’s journey is a testament to grit, cultural pride, and the healing power of food.